Programs on Linux
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Programs on Linux
I assume the lot of you are running linux for other-than-server purposes. Can you use all the proggies on Windows on linux too? Few to name:
AIM
MSN Messenger
Firefox
...the like.
AIM
MSN Messenger
Firefox
...the like.
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kettle_drum
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magicrobotmonkey
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If your new to Linux, get SuSE or Mandrake. Debian is not good to start with.
Next, Linux has app's of the same type as those on Windows. You really don't need to dual boot (of course, if you are new, you may want to.) However, if you are going to move to linux, your best off moving over, and learning the applications there. If you need applications, you can always look at crossover office and wine. They do work, and work pretty well. It depends on what you want though.
Next, Linux has app's of the same type as those on Windows. You really don't need to dual boot (of course, if you are new, you may want to.) However, if you are going to move to linux, your best off moving over, and learning the applications there. If you need applications, you can always look at crossover office and wine. They do work, and work pretty well. It depends on what you want though.
Or rather, screw windows and just use Linux. That's a better way to learn Linux.magicrobotmonkey wrote:Dual booting has always *worked* fine for me, but its a real pain in the @$$. Get an old box and forget about a gui. just set it up and let it run. access though telnet and ftp and such. Thats a good way to learn linux!
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magicrobotmonkey
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Well, I am a prick when it comes to Linux or Windows. It's pretty easy. Linux is just as easy to use as Windows. Anyone disagreeing can come over to my office and spend a few days with real user problems. For example:
And if your not wanting to use Linux, you might as well just get a Macintosh. They aren't expensive, and are much nicer than PC's.
- Windows rewriting the network settings. Wasn't a virus, it was Windows itself.
- Not being able to see the network.
- Not being able to connect to a local printer. Or the network printer.
- Loosing files and the user is not able to find them again.
And if your not wanting to use Linux, you might as well just get a Macintosh. They aren't expensive, and are much nicer than PC's.
Thanks for all the input.
I saw SuSE at Best Buy near my house and it was about $80. Either that or download it. The only thing I can think of is that some error would occur in installing it like always with me. Heh. I'd like to try Mandrake, but it's not free, and I don't have enough $$ to pay for a host let alone a Mandrake "club".
The reason I wanted to go with Debian is:
Once I get the extra $80 I'll take a plunge into SuSE unless there is a reason not to....
Again thanks for the input.
I saw SuSE at Best Buy near my house and it was about $80. Either that or download it. The only thing I can think of is that some error would occur in installing it like always with me. Heh. I'd like to try Mandrake, but it's not free, and I don't have enough $$ to pay for a host let alone a Mandrake "club".
The reason I wanted to go with Debian is:
I guess it is all a marketing ploy for it, as I would assume all distros of Linux enable you to "get what [you] want done..."DistroWatch.com
Of course, the thing that people want is application software: programs to help them get what they want to do done, from editing documents to running a business to playing games to writing more software. Debian comes with over 8000 packages (precompiled software that is bundled up in a nice format for easy installation on your machine)...
Once I get the extra $80 I'll take a plunge into SuSE unless there is a reason not to....
Again thanks for the input.
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